Nov. 12, 2019: Evangelicals recognized by Palestinian Authority, Nigerian schoolgirls freed, abortion stories
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019:
Here are the latest headlines, brought to you by The Christian Post.
— Palestinian Authority officially recognizes evangelical group
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The Palestinian Authority has officially granted legal recognition to the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land.
Council President Munir Kakish announced at the World Evangelical Alliance’s General Assembly in Indonesia this week that they have finally been granted “full civil rights” as a religious organization and called it “historic.”
They can now grant marriage licenses, open bank accounts, and legally purchase land registered in their name.
— 6 Christian schoolgirls in Nigeria released
Six Christian schoolgirls and two staff members who were kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria last month were released.
The victims from Engravers’ College in Kakau Daji village had reportedly been tortured during captivity and were freed after a ransom was paid.
One parent said people had been praying and gave credit to God for their release.
— Norman Geisler’s son to spread late apologist’s legacy
The son of prolific author and apologist Norman Geisler hopes to continue to spread his work and legacy through a new film, translations of his books and other new resources.
David Geisler, president of Norm Geisler International Ministries and adjunct professor of Apologetics and Evangelism at Southern Evangelical Seminary, said the film “Norm Geisler Not Qualified” would premiere next summer in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Norman Geisler passed away this year. He was an prominent apologist who frequently engaged in debates and wrote or helped write over 100 books.
The younger Geisler is hoping to benefit the Body of Christ through translations of his father’s works and other resources.
— Former abortionist’s patients give disturbing stories
Former abortion patients of the late infamous Indiana provider, Ulrich Klopfer, described their experiences as “horrible.”
Jessica Bowen, one of the women who had an abortion, said her abortion procedure was “excruciating” and though she screamed and ask Klopfer to stop, he tried to keep her quiet and continued.
Klopfer performed abortions in the South Bend area until his license was suspended in 2015. After his death this year, more than 2,000 medically preserved aborted babies were found at his house and in his car.
— Francis Chan moving to Hong Kong
Bestselling author Francis Chan revealed that he will be moving to Hong Kong to "bring relief, share the gospel, and plant churches among" the "ultra poor.”
Though he felt called to move there nearly a decade ago, he said God told him to do a couple things in the United States first — to display a different picture of Church and a different picture of marriage.
He said, “When I compare that opportunity ministering to the poor in Asia) to things I currently do in the States, the Kingdom profit seems much greater overseas at this point of my life.”
Chan plans to move in February.
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